Future Focused

October 9th to October 17th career-related events at Woodlawn High School

Students listen when their peers speak!

On October. 2, 30-plus students gathered in Woodlawn’s library to hear the experiences of our working student apprentices. Our four person panel was comprised of Caleb H., a student who spent the summer working at Phoenix Metals in Dundalk. Jonathan M., a senior who is a registered electrician working with Malestrom Electric. Syed Q., senior who began his apprenticeship with Constellation Energy this summer, and Algore A., a senior who spent the summer working with Hayes Construction.

For more than 45-minutes, our experts shared their experiences, gave advice and encourgaged attendees to pursue their goals by taking specific small steps.

October 4, 2024, another 25-plus students gathered in the Future Focused Classroom to learn about the beauty industry in our Nails, Lashes and Barbering Workshop. Chanel Green from Green Goals Beauty Academy introduced students to careers in the beauty industry.

Last week, we also started introducing another option for seniors as they prepare for life after high school.

Alex Skidmore from CCBC LEAP provided information about the program and the free training, educational support and employment coaching for young adults.

She will return in January to enroll students.

Join us for a dynamic morning that guides our future generation of female leaders, who were born to lead, through an impactful day of:

- Motivational speakers
- Interactive skill-building sessions
- Building a supportive network

JA Leading Ladies connects businesswomen and outstanding female high school students in the Baltimore area to celebrate successes, develop talents, and capture new opportunities to ignite our future women leaders. The event celebrates the power of women at various ages and stages of life and inspires participants to further their career goals and network building.

Kimberley Simms

Career Navigator

I assist students in planning for life post high school.

Woodlawn High School

1801 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207

Phone 443-809-1309 | Fax 443-809-1324

If you would like to be added to our mailing list or have any questions: contact Kimberley Simms, kharrissimms@bcps.org